The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has selected Luis Aponte as new District Conservationist for Cumberland and York Counties.

We’re excited to have Lucas serving with us as our Maine Conservation Corps/AmeriCorps Environmental Steward in 2022!

In working with the Town of Brunswick, Maine Department of Environmental Protection (Maine DEP), and at least a dozen additional interested organizations, Cumberland County Soil and Water Conservation District (District) assisted in completing a 10-year plan outlining actions needed to restore Mare Brook’s water quality. Mare Brook is located in Brunswick, ME and is currently listed as impaired due to poor macroinvertebrate sampling results and poor macroinvertebrate habitat.

Our office is closed on December 24 and December 31 and open by appointment from December 27 through December 30.

Join us in thanking Bill for his 55 years of service on our District Board.

We’re seeking over 50 presentations to fill the 2022 agenda at the Maine Stormwater Conference. This in-person event will be taking place on November 1 & 2, 2022 at the Holiday Inn by the Bay in Portland, Maine.

On five small farms, Christmas came early this year with the arrival of a new shiny red… soil steamer?

Hear how these farms pooled resources to start an equipment share program with us to gain access to new innovative equipment.

Calling all stormwater heroes, registration for the 2022 virtual Urban Runoff 5k is now open!

We’re back in person for The Maine Stormwater Conference on November 1 & 2, 2022 at the Holiday Inn by the Bay.

Attention Farmers!

Please take a moment to share your thoughts on a potential specialized equipment share program.

We want to thank Betty for her 40 years of conservation service and wish her all the best in her retirement. She will be missed!

The Environmental Protection Agency has awarded the District a second Healthy Communities Grant to continue education to home gardeners in the greater Portland, ME region on the effects of soil lead contamination. The project scope has expanded to include a larger geographic area and additional soil, plant tissue, and chicken egg testing.